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A NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM: The HallowMace Brand (Communications and Foundation)
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To The Resilient Nigerians,
As the dawn of 2026 approaches, we extend our heartfelt greetings and renewed commitment to every Nigerian, at home and in the diaspora.
This past year has tested our collective strength, yet, your unwavering spirit continues to be the bedrock of our nation’s promise. We are stepping into the New Year not with mere optimism, but with a fortified hope rooted in action, and a confidence built on the unyielding power of an informed and engaged citizenry.
The HallowMace Brand exists for one core purpose: to bridge the gap between the people and the pillars of power.
We believe that true democracy thrives not in silence, but in dialogue; and not in alienation, but in accountability.
Therefore, our message for 2026 is clear: It shall be the year of deepened engagement, amplified voices, and collective oversight.
We wish to announce with great conviction that all HallowMace programmes will be launched fully, marking a significant leap in our mission to foster transparent and accountable governance.
Our commitment to the people of Nigeria is unwavering, and it will be manifested through concrete initiatives:
1. The Monthly “Legislative Town Hall”: Beginning in 2026, we will launch this pivotal platform to dissect Bills, Motions, and critical issues emanating from the National and State Assemblies. This Town Hall will serve as a direct line, demystifying legislative actions and ensuring your voices are heard in the halls where laws are made.
2. Expanded Public Engagement through Media: Our weekly radio and television programmes will be significantly expanded. These platforms will provide continuous education, debate, and analysis, bringing governance to your doorstep and empowering you with the knowledge to hold your representatives accountable.
3. The HallowMace Annual Legislative Conference: This flagship event will gather citizens, thought leaders, civil society, and public officials for robust, solution-oriented dialogues on our nation’s most pressing governance challenges.
4. Additionally, after close to 10 years of sustained engagement within the Parliamentary space, HallowMace Brand will be introducing it’s first ever National Legislative Awards Event, in the year 2026.
This is the much awaited award event where legislators at the various levels of our national and state law making chambers who distinguishes themselves in their parliamentary duties to the people will be honored with dignity and pride.
The event will be organised in partnership with some reputable organisations in Nigeria who are also committed to promoting advocacy and legislative functions.
These initiatives are meticulously designed with one goal: to equip you to collectively hold the government and the legislature accountable for leadership errors and flaws.
We believe that sovereignty belongs to you, and with the right tools and platforms, you can ensure that it is respected in every policy, law, and actions of the government.
In 2026, we invite you to stand with us. Let us move from bystanders to active participants. Transition from grievances to informed advocacy, and build a Nigeria where governance is a shared responsibility, and accountability is non-negotiable.
The journey to a more accountable nation is a collective marathon. Your voice is its most essential fuel.
With Hope for a Brighter Future and Confidence in Our Collective Power,
Sincerely Yours,
Amb. Anderson OsiebeExecutive Director
Amb. Oguh Hyginus JohnHead, Public Communications Desk
The HallowMace Brand … Bridging the Gap. Empowering the People. Ensuring Accountability.
By Gloria Ikibah
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has marked his 61st birthday by sponsoring 120 inmates at the Medium Security Correctional Centre, Kuje, Abuja, to sit for the National Examinations Council (NECO) and National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) examinations.
The initiative, which took place at the correctional centre on Thursday, formed part of activities marking the Speaker’s birthday and continued his support for educational opportunities for inmates.
Speaker Abbas who was represented by his Special Assistant on Humanitarian Affairs, David Igbe Okponya said the gesture was intended to ensure that incarceration did not become a barrier to education, personal development and the opportunity for inmates to rebuild their lives.
Delivering the Speaker’s message to the inmates, he urged them to use their time in custody to prepare for life beyond the correctional centre.
He urged the inmates not to allow their present circumstances to define their future.
He said: “I leave you with three words: Believe. Learn. Rebuild. Believe that your future can be better. Learn everything that can make you a better person. And when the opportunity comes, rebuild your life and make a positive contribution to society.
“Let this occasion remind us that no human being should be defined only by his worst moment.
“Whatever brought you here is part of your history, but it does not have to define the rest of your life.
“Use your time here wisely. Read, study, learn a trade, acquire a skill, and build your character. When the opportunity comes for you to return to your communities, return prepared to contribute positively to your families and to Nigeria.”
The event also featured testimonies from previous beneficiaries of Abbas’ educational sponsorship, as well as the cutting of the Speaker’s birthday cake with inmates.
An inmate identified simply as Adeolu, who benefited from the Speaker’s examination sponsorship last year, expressed appreciation for the support.
“A big thank you” to the Speaker, he said, before adding, “The foundation builder—that is what we call him in here.”
Another former beneficiary, Chikwendu, recounted how the educational support helped him change his course of study from science to art before sitting for the NECO examination sponsored by the Speaker.
He said he eventually obtained seven distinctions.
“Last year, you were here to plant a seed. I want you to know that, that seed has germinated. We are indebted to our father, the Right Honourable Speaker,” Chikwendu said.
Giving an overview of the educational programmes in the FCT Command, the Education Desk Officer, DSC Adikwu Owoicho, disclosed that more than 2,000 inmates had been registered for various educational programmes.
He said inmates registered in 2025 recorded encouraging performances in both NECO and NABTEB examinations.
“The Speaker is taking the lead in the number of NECO and NABTEB registration sponsorships nationwide. The NGOs are doing their best, but the Speaker is taking the lead,” Owoicho said.
Earlier, the Controller of Corrections, FCT Command, Christopher Peter Jen, who represented the Comptroller General of Corrections, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, commended the Speaker for supporting the Nigerian Correctional Service’s efforts to reform and empower inmates.
The Comptroller General described education as a critical pillar of the Service’s mandate of reformation, rehabilitation and reintegration.
He also advocated employment opportunities for reformed inmates, saying those who had undergone rehabilitation were ready to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Representing the Deputy Controller General in charge of Inmates Training and Productivity, SC Igomu Augustine, also appreciated the organisers for supporting inmates and the Service’s efforts to make them productive and better prepared for reintegration into society.
He said the Speaker was taking the lead in sponsoring the registration of inmates for NECO examinations across custodial centres.
The latest sponsorship formed part of his continued support for education and rehabilitation initiatives aimed at giving inmates opportunities to acquire qualifications, skills and the confidence needed to rebuild their lives after release.
Another Nollywood actor, Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as CJay Nwoks is dead.
He died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at an undisclosed hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State.
The sad news was announced by actress Nkechi Blessing, who recently cast CJay as the lead actor in her new film.
Speaking on why the film will no longer be released, Nkechi, who was seen crying in a video on her Instagram page, said, “it took me a lot to do this video because we won’t be dropping the movie again by 5pm.
Right now, I’m in the hospital in Badore. I just lost CJay. CJay is dead. I don’t even know where to start.”
The cause of his death is still very sketchy as at the time of filing this report.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful about the country’s future, declaring that Nigeria is making progress politically, socially and economically.
Abbas made the call in his Independence Day message to Nigerians as the country marked its 61st anniversary of independence on Thursday.
The Speaker noted that Nigeria had continued to mature as a nation, stressing that democracy was taking root in Africa’s most populous country despite the challenges confronting it.
He emphasised the importance of patriotism, peace and national unity, urging Nigerians to work collectively towards the country’s development, growth and prosperity.
Abbas also called on citizens to sustain their prayers and support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, while stressing that nation-building must transcend political affiliations, ethnic differences and religious beliefs.
According to him, the task of building a prosperous nation requires a renewed sense of patriotism and a collective commitment to the common good.
He urged Nigerians to embrace a new national consciousness, love their country and remain dedicated to its progress, insisting that the responsibility for national development rests on every citizen.
The Speaker wished Nigerians a peaceful and memorable Independence Day celebration, expressing hope for a stronger and more prosperous nation.
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